Joy For All B9108 A91085L00 Companion Pet Golden Pup, One Size
| Dimensions: | 11.1 x 21.3 x 22.9 cm; 1.81 Kilograms |
| Model: | A9108 |
| Material: | Polyester |
| Colour: | Golden Pup |
| Pack Quantity: | 3 |
| Batteries Required: | Yes |
| Batteries Included: | Yes |
| Age: | 5 – 90 years |
| Assembly: | No |
| Colour: | Golden Pup |
| Material: | Polyester |
| Quantity: | 3 |
Our whole family love this little bird, especially the kids. They’re absolutely fascinated by the way it sings and chirps and moves its beak.
We’ve found that the best place to have it is on a shelf by the door to the living room as it greets you with a little chirp and a sing when you come into the room like a little pet!
It comes with velcro to be able to attach it to something like a walker but I can see it getting a bit annoying if it’s with you all the time on a walker, especially when it starts cheeping to not forget it! It would also be quite loud in a quiet environment I think.
Great little object though and we all love it!
I was so surprised with this – I really wasn’t expecting much.
The plumage could perhaps be a little better, but apart from that it’s just incredibly impressive and you can’t help but love it.
The head moves around and the beak moves very realistically whilst it chirps, which is also very convincing – my cat gets very very excited.
It’s simple to control, and can also sing a few little tunes instead of chirping if you prefer.
This animatronic bird by Joy for All is certainly one of the most unusual items I have been invited to review and I’m not quite sure what to think of it! My first comment would be about the the price — currently sixty-four pounds from Amazon — and although this Walker Squawker is a friendly little chap I’m not convinced about value for money. Our cat found it extremely interesting however, but I don’t think it would have lasted very long if he had got his claws on it — something to consider if buying for a cat owner. This animatronic bird seems to work as intended, and is actually quite sophisticated in it’s own way, but I’m not really sure just how useful it actually is, and also the build quality seems rather fragile for daily use. At the current price it seems to be a bit of an expensive novelty and really needs to be quite a bit cheaper to be worth considering — however, the cat and I found him entertaining in his own way — four stars.
small gadget that can attach to handles of anything gives off simulation of a real bird that you can talk to and interact with, good for elderly to keep active, price is quite high though
Well Made And Great Gift For An Older Adult. More Of A Novelty I Thought At First But I Left Him Ontop Of The Sound Bar And Between Songs He Started Churping. I May Look At Donating Him To Someone Who Would Benifit From Him In The Future. I Do Think This Will Help And Bring Joy To An Older Person.
My aunty uses a walker to get around her house and as she spends sometime on her own, a little companion like this is perfect.
She is an avid bird watcher and lives all kinds of wildlife.
The minute I put it on, she was in love. The strap is magnetic so the bird attaches easily, as it is to remove.
I would recommend to anyone who’s loved ones need a little companion throughout the day.
Received the cardinal bird (red). It does respond to light, movement, sound and touch as advertised. The head and beak move, and the bird produces various chirping sounds and birdsong.
I particularly like the design, it is realistic enough and looks very cute. It definitely will bring joy not just to the target consumers (older adults), but also others such as autistic children. My child has enjoyed engaging in “conversation” with the bird and petting it.
Got this for my Wife for her eighth birthday she as been bedridden for a number of years and gets depressed quite a lot.this robbo pup as lifted her spirits tremendously.she as named him Roly after her real dog that she lost some time ago.it looks so life like and responds to her when she talks to it just like the real thing .but without the care needed like a real pup .
I bought this product for my mother who has Alzheimer, She is late stages and sleeps most of the time. She loves it , she thinks it her cat from home, mum is in a nursing home.
We bought this for my partner’s father who has dementia and has moved into a care home. He has always had a cat in the past. We were a little nervous about giving it to him in case he found it patronising, so we presented it as “just a bit of fun”. However, he was delighted with it and immediately began stroking and talking to the cat when it meowed and purred. It does sound mechanical at times when it’s moving, but that doesn’t seem to matter – it’s a sweet thing. It’s expensive, but seems well made and if it makes someone happy I think it’s worth it.
This has been an incredible success. Mum’s mental health has suffered during the pandemic, but this purchase of “Henry” as we call him has improved things dramatically for Mum. She thinks Henry is the best thing at the care home. The manager and senior carer have been amazed at the benefit he has produced. Mum takes Henry everywhere she goes, and if she goes to breakfast without him she has to go back for him. He also is great for breaking the ice between her and other residents, providing a useful talking point. He provides Mum with companionship and comfort that she craves. The manager even suggested doing a case study on my mother.
Both the manager and I think we should be on commission as we keep extolling his virtues to people. My only concern now is that there might be so many purchases in the care home that there wont be enough variety of dogs to make them sufficiently individual.
I don’t usually write reviews but bought this for my 89 yo mother in law who lives alone but has daily help and meals. I wasn’t sure but she absolutely loves it, strokes it, talks to it, talks about it as though it’s real. She doesn’t have dementia but gets very forgetful and wouldn’t be able to look after a real cat. She knows that it takes batteries but says she’s sure there’s a little bit of real cat personality in there as it’s such good company for her and always talks to her. So glad I bought it.
The ‘washing’ and purring when it’s on your lap is so life-like. Bought mine March 2021 and still haven’t changed the batteries. After having him a few weeks He became (like in Castaway) almost real, always there, won’t get runover and no cat litter issues or dead birds on the mat. Bought one for my mother and she was over the moon. Great company in the evening if you live on your own.
Only criticism was that when I bought my mother’s it looked like a rushed job and the fur had been hacked around the eyes so I had to give it some attention with scissors and tweezers as I didn’t have time to return it. Now it looks fine.
This is the perfect companion for my 94year old mother who misses her little dog keeps her entertained.
This is the perfect companion for my 94year old mother who misses her little dog keeps her entertained.
Present for my elderly mother, it’s brought a lot of happiness to her
Highly recommended
The cat was a hit in our house. Its a great idea and value for money. Not as difficult as a real cat but it’s a good imitation.
We bought this for my husband who has Alzheimer’s and is very restless. He loves it and sits with it on his lap and even carries it around.
Great for keeping my Mum happy without having to look after it xx
I bought this for my brother who is has Alzheimer’s disease and is in a nursing home.
This was given him two weeks ago and he seems to like it.
I bought this for my brother who is has Alzheimer’s disease and is in a nursing home.
This was given him two weeks ago and he seems to like it.
Feels and moves almost real like great for people with dementia
This little pup is very endearing and always puts a smile on my face when he wakes up.
Can’t say what battery life is like as it was a present for a person who has dementia. I can say that she loved the dog. It was a present for my mother in law who is 89.
Needed as Toto in Wizard of Oz. Cast wowed by the dog and want to keep him in for the performances
Amazing, my mum loves this dog, it’s amazing when she speaks to it she seems to make more sense and has helped with her communication. My mums dog passed away just before lockdown and her dementia deteriorated but this has made a difference. Definitely recommended
If you are unable to get a real pet, get one of these. Keeps me company and i even find myself talking to him.
He`s great. Well worth the money.
Purchased for my mother, it is of great quality and barks when the sensor picks up movement. Turns her head to look in the direction of noise. Very happy with the product. Thank you.
More substantial than we expected and a bit heavier, not a substitute for real thing but still a lot of fun and brings a smile to your face!
My mother is overjoyed with this companion that constantly makes her and her friends laugh.
This cat has given my mum so much joy and got her talking to us all more about her animals and life, it’s really helped with her dementia( given us a little bit of her back).
Bought for my elderly mother who has dementia, good company for her and puts a smile back on her face.
Fantastic. Best money ever spent. Mum loves it like a real cat and someone else bought one after recommending it and loves it too.
Bought for my Mum who has advanced Alzheimer’s. She loves to fuss it. It’s perfect for her. It has a realistic purr and miaow.
This product was purchased for a friend,who had just lost her cat,and is a avid cat lover,but felt a new kitten would be a little too much to cope with. Totally loved this as a new companion.
Stroking the cat is relaxing and comforting; its purr is very realistic. I can’t afford to keep a real cat and this is the next best thing. I really enjoy having it around.
My mother has advanced dementia and treats “fluffy” like her own real pet… it’s lovely to watch her interact with it… it can help to distract and settle her when she’s anxious.. would definitely recommend for this purpose…
Great asset bought for my mum on Mother’s Day, who is 88 and loves and I do too! Highly recommend this product. [It is like it has its own mind which is great!] She has named it Whiskas
Bought for my 93 year old gran, who always had cats. She misses having a companion and this cat is a great substitute to a real one. She didn’t like the ‘purr’ as it confused her, so we turned the sound off. I would highly recommend to anyone with a relative with dementia.
This is a wonderful “toy”. Pat or stroke and it responds. Even sighs. Good fun and better than having to poop scoop. Not really something to cuddle though and the gyro’s are a bit noisy.
Bought for granddaughter on the loss of our pet cat and she loves it! Every week she plays with her and feeds her as if she were real.
Has really helped her coming to terms with the loss.
Brought this for my mum , took a big risk as I didn’t know if she take to it.
It took about couple of weeks before she started to touch/ stroke it.
It does make a mechanical sound, but with mum being hard of hearing, she doesn’t notice i
93 yr old Mum delighted with cat. It is the resident cat in care home & has its own armchair for the other residents to interact with it. They all want one! A true companion.
Bought this for mum’s Christmas. She lives with dementia. Wasnt sure she would like it and was quite expensive. It is literally the best present ever as she loves her little pup and it’s good company for her. Worth every penny and more! Don’t hesitate to buy, you wont regret it.
(Mum is 87 with Vascular Dementia)
Has been of great comfort to me since I lost Poppy my dear cat of 19 years. it is nice to hear a meow & pu
Bought for Mum ( 98)in care home and she thought it was great fun. All the residents and staff loved seeing it too. I bought ginger one. She always had cats and thinks it’s a good toy. It’s a bit noisy ( you can turn sound off) and the mechanics of it are a bit clunky but good buy
This has been the most “purrfect” gift for my mum. She loves this cat, it is so interactive, realistic in its mannerisms and behaviours as she lives alone she feels she has a purpose again. Several of her friends have ordered since seeing hers via face time.
Only negative response was I do not have dementia.
You do not need to have dementia to enjoy this robotic cat as a companio
I recently had to say goodbye to my dear cat Poppy. she was 19 years old. I’m heartbroken & miss her so much. The companion pet has help me. it is never going to replace what I had, but it is just love to hear a meow, & a purr.
My 13yr old son with asd had this for christmas and he is obsessed with it. Absolutely worth every penny and it really does bring joy to all.
I ordered a cat for my husband who has dementia and has recently become a resident of a nursing home. He loves cats and I’m sure he will be very happy with this beautiful black and white feline. It purrs, meows and rolls over for a tummy rub.
My 91 year old loves this cat, it looks very realistic and sounds realistic, my only criticism is that the mechanics are very noisy which spoils the otherwise perfect companio
On one level it seems very expensive for what it is. However, it has given my Dad a lot of pleasure and is therefore almost priceless! I struggle to think of anything I have bought him over the years that has had the same impact. My only regret is not getting him one sooner!
ears should be made of softer material.
otherwise an excellent product.
Moves realistically
However….
You can hear the mechanics they are quite loud and the miaow is awful lol so we have it on mute
Guess it depends on the stages of Alzheimer’s but so far so good
Thank you for super fast delivery
Moves realistically
However….
You can hear the mechanics they are quite loud and the miaow is awful lol so we have it on mute
Guess it depends on the stages of Alzheimer’s but so far so good
Thank you for super fast delivery
Moves realistically
However….
You can hear the mechanics they are quite loud and the miaow is awful lol so we have it on mute
Guess it depends on the stages of Alzheimer’s but so far so good
Thank you for super fast delivery
My disabled daughter with learning difficulties loves her Honey dad/companion; she also has mental health issues and the dad helps her keep calm, and is a friend she loves. My daughter is a young adult, Honey has been a great buy and I would recommend the dog as a companion friend when a real life dog is not appropriate.
I got this for my 36yr old daughter who is Autistic. She absolutely loves her, and she has named her Jess!! We got the cat a little basket and is so realistic looking (and sounding), its unbelievable. I’m thrilled with the fun my daughter is getting out of it, so although it was expensive, it was worth it.
This is a lovely ” companion” for people with Dementia., who are accustomed to having cats around them but are no longer able to respond appropriately to their” living pet”‘s wants/needs.
However we have had most fun with this cat when the grandchildren are around – the toy becomes a focus for continued positive “relationships” between them and their grandfather, who sadly finds participation in “new” experiences difficult.
This is a lovely ” companion” for people with Dementia., who are accustomed to having cats around them but are no longer able to respond appropriately to their” living pet”‘s wants/needs.
However we have had most fun with this cat when the grandchildren are around – the toy becomes a focus for continued positive “relationships” between them and their grandfather, who sadly finds participation in “new” experiences difficult.
Very realistic – used as a companion for 100 year old lady who loves her! Makes her smile every time it interacts with her – exactly the result we were looking for!
Bought this item for an elderly relative who has been diagnosed with dementia. She immediately fell in love with it.
I’m sure this will improve her lifestyle and that she will have many happy days with her new friend.